Presentation

The “carte de séjour compétences et talents” (competencies and talents residency permit), valid for a renewable 3-year term, may be granted if, given your skills and talent, you might contribute in a significant and sustainable way to the economic development, or to the outreach, notably intellectual, scientific, cultural, humanitarian or athletic of France and, directly or indirectly, of your own country.

The decision to issue this permit rests with consular authorities. Members of your family (spouse and minor children) are not subject to the conditions or to the family reunification procedure. The spouse would receive a “private and family life” permit allowing her or him to work.

What are the criteria ?

The application will be processed on the basis of the usefulness and quality of the project, on the motivation and commitment of the applicant, on his or her skills and qualifications to direct the project and on the resources available to bring it to fruition.

Three identification photos, in colour, recent (less than three months), original, in 35 mm X 45 mm format with a clear and uniform background. Two photos must be affixed to each form and the third added to the file;

Original passport (and copy of your passport’s identification page). Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the end of the stay in France. The visa is made effective by means of a self-adhesive label affixed to one of the pages of the passport;

Canadian residents with refugees status, even if they have a permanent resident card, must be in possession of this document and present themselves at the consulate at least one month before their travel date.

Non Canadian citizens : evidence of your regular status in Canada ;

a permanent resident card (photocopy must be recto-verso),

IMM 1000 not accepted.

or a study permit along with a valid Canadian visa (to ensure the return to Canada),

or a work permit along with a valid Canadian visa,

or a Canadian visitor’s visa if the holder prove residence over three consecutive months in Canada.

Letter from the employer indicating the reasons for recruiting the employee and detailing the functions he or she will hold, copy of the work contract - except for derogations. (CERFA form Demande d’autorisation de travail pour un travailleur étranger – contrat de travail simplifié) (Application for a work permit for a foreign worker – simplified work contract).